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First and foremost, talking from my past experiences, I just want to highlight that nowadays, there are so much unscrupulous garages, mechanics in London, who often tend to deceive women drivers with various rip off tactics. Car Technics, certainly lives up to their reputation as courteous, trustworthy and thorough. I made my decision to check out Car Technics, based on the reviews I read, which of course gave me complete assurance and peace of mind that my experience with this company would be a satisfactory one. I met Daniel for the first time who was very pleasant to talk to and after explaining the issues I had, and by him taking my car for a test drive, he had an inclination of what the problem was, which he later on confirmed by carrying out a thorough diagnostic test on my vehicle. He even took the time to discuss in great detail the cause of this problem, his observations from his diagnosis, the condition my car was in, the work which was required and the disadvantages of not giving this prompt attention. As a result of this, I know that my vehicle is in good hands. My vehicle is currently undergoing the repair process. I will give another update on completion.

18.02.18

Jacqueline, Honda Cr-V

I chose to go with Car Technic to get a full service done after reading the great reviews on this site, and I can confirm that they definitely live up to their reputation. Met Daniel in the morning when I dropped off the car, who was very friendly and professional, provided me with a very reasonable and competitive quote, kept me updated, and I got the car back on the same day in immaculate condition! Definitely recommended.

31.01.18

Shashi, BMW 3 Series

Car Technic and Daniel were hands-down the most amazing experience I've had with a garage. He was highly professional, very prompt and such a pleasure to deal with. The car came back amazingly clean and he really went the extra mile. I can not recommend Daniel highly enough. He might be the only honest car guy in the whole country!

24.01.18

Lisa, Volkswagen Up

Happy with the service, very professional!

12.01.18

Helen, Vauxhall Astra

Great service, sorry took long to leave the review, he even washed the car as well.

I'd recommend this garage for very good service and good prices. I'll be back next time I need anything done!They collect my car and done an excellent job .thanks!

14.11.17

Andrei, SEAT Toledo

Really approachable and helpful. Even repaired a leaving air pipe without charging me. I'd highly recommend this garage for good service and competitive prices. I'll be back next time I need anything!

23.10.17

David, Volkswagen Golf

Very friendly people and a fantastic job

10.10.17

ANDREW, Kia Picanto

Absolutely great bodywork. Very reasonable price. There was an issue with collecting my car and had to drop it at the garage as they didn't have spare drivers to collect but the work itself was very good.

02.09.17

vinod, BMW 3 Series

They did a great job fixing my wife's car at short notice and at a good price.Nice people.
I would thoroughly recommend this garage and will be using it again.

Paul was very professional very friendly and very helpful would definitely go back if needed for anything else 5 * from methanks guys

22.02.18

Filiz, Toyota Auris

Yeah I would recommend, nice, easy & quick.

11.02.18

Hector , BMW 3 Series

Paul was excellent.
I'm always a bit wary with new garages, but was put at ease immediately and felt that he was going to do a good job which was to change the cambelt and replace the starter motor. and at last minute, put in a brand new battery due to me not telling an important piece of information, which explains the final price and happily paid for an excellent job and customer service.
I would definitely use this garage for all future jobs.
Thank you, Paul!

04.10.17

Melissa, Ford Focus

Yes highly recommended excellent clutch replacement and the work was done quickly and its great to have the car running so well

10.09.17

k c, Toyota Iq

Excellent service, carried out more work than originally requested and honoured original quotation.
Thank you

This guys give me quick diagnostic and fix my van for less than a day.Highly recommend!!!!!!

14.02.18

Todor, Ford Transit

Good communication,job done in a professional way, will recommend

12.02.18

Eugen, Peugeot 207

Great service

28.12.17

Jonathan , Vauxhall Corsa

very goood

16.11.17

van, BMW 5 Series

Had an issue with my petrol engine sounding like a diesel, requested through here and was given a call by the garage we spoke about the issue and he had a rough idea of what it was, once i got there they knew instantly what the problem was and confirmed the price and also worked on a deadline that i set, car is running great now and couldnt recommend them enough, even offered to get the Car washed for me but it was raining heavy so there was no point. Overall great friendly guys, solid work, would go to them again

What is engine oil?

Engine oil is critical for the health of your car and if the engine oil warning light has come on, you need to pull over and check under your car to see if there is a leak. If there is, you need to get to a garage as quickly as possible as a low amount of engine oil is damaging to a car.This is because engine oil prevents the build-up of heat and friction in between the parts in your cars engine. Without engine oil to ease the friction and disperse the heat, there will be a serions problem.

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How much will an oil change cost?

Changing engine oil is one of the easiest services for a mechanic to carry out and the price should be minimal to you. The prices below this FAQ section highlight the average costs for a range of different models, however, the only was to get an accurate quote is by entering your detials in the form above. You'll then be able to access personal estimates from garages in your local area.

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What oil for my car?

There are a number of different engine oils available to motorists and it can be confusing when trying to choose which one is right for you. To help you understand which one you should buy, we have written a useful guide below the pricing table. We'll tell you the difference between synthetic oil, none synthetic oil, conventional motor oil and high-mileage motor oil.

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What will happen if I don't get my engine oil topped up?

Bad things! By ignoring the engine oil light on your car, you are taking a massive risk with the health of the car and your own safety. There are two possible causes of a car running out of engine oil. The first is that it has naturally been used up and it simply needs topping up. If this is he case you car will need to be topped up as soon as possible as key components will be generating dangerous amounts of heat and friction, however, the engine oil light will come on while there is still enough engine oil in the system to see you through to your next top up. However, the second cause of engine oil dropping is that there is a leak in the system. You can check this by checking under the vehicle and looking out for dripping. If the engine warning light has come on and you can see dripping, there is a strong chance that it is engine oil. If this is the case, you need to get to a garage as soon as possible and have the source of the leak plugged.

Changing Car Oil

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about changing the oil in your car. However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide and video to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

Changing the oil in a car is an essential part of keeping a vehicle healthy and safe. Engine oil is the lubricant that keeps the numerous moving parts moving without friction.

You will know when you need to change the oil in your car as soon as the yellow light on your dashboard comes on. As soon as this happens you should take your car to a garage to have the oil changed, if you ignore the yellow light, you’ll be in trouble!

Changing oil is recommended every 3000-5000km, however if you have a special synthetic oil, you may be able to go 10,000 miles before changing.

However, if you drive your car fast, live in a hot, cold or dusty environment, you may need to change the oil in your car more often. If you have an older car you may need to have the oil changed more frequently too.

If you don't change the oil in your car, it is highly likely that you will suffer breakdown as the parts in your car will overheat and break as a result of the friction buildup.

Having the oil changed on your car is not a complicated job however it can be a very messy as it involves draining old oil from underneath the car a new batch being poured in.

It is essential that your filter is also changed as your engines performance depends greatly on the distribution of oil throughout the system.

The filter allows dirt and debris to be carried out of the car engine which is vital to keep it running, however, much like a hoover, the filter can become clogged up and the performance of the whole system is effected as a result.

The mechanic who is changing your oil will also clean the filter as this is part of having your oil changed.

If you want to learn how to change the oil in your car and do the job yourself, you can, however you will need specialist tools and supplies to replace oil yourself.

Changing the oil in your car is vitally important so checking the levels in your car should be something you do every month.

There are also several types of oil and oil filter which are manufactured to work in certian engines. Find out from the car owner’s manual which oil and filter is correct for your car, the main types are;

Synthetic motor oil

This is the highest grade of oil as it is created by oil engineers, scientists and chemists who control the ingredients in a highly measured and calculated way. This oil will have the highest levels of lubrication and engine protection which will keep your engine running smoothly and guard against heat build-up.

Synthetic blend motor oils

This type of oil is a mixture between conventional oils and the synthetic type described above. This type of oil is recommended for cars, vans, lorries and heavy loaded vehicles as is contains excellent low-temperature properties.

High-mileage motor oil

If you have an older car this is the oil for you. Some high mileage, high performance cars are better served by synthetic oil. However, this blend of oil has a unique mixture of additives and viscosity, this oil will have reduced burn off, will help seal oil leaks and will also help improve the combustion chamber sealing which in turn improves engine compression.

Conventional motor oil

Conventional oil comes in many grades, based on viscosity (thickness and fluidity), with each grade being blended to suit a particular car, environment and driving style.

Make sure you use the right oil if you are replacing it yourself or if you’re getting it completed by a garage.

You should be able to find what oil you need by looking in your car owner’s manual, this is important because if you put the wrong oil in your car you could face trouble!

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

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I was contacted within half an hour of requesting a quote which I was very impressed by as it was after 6pm on a Friday. Everyone I spoke to was polite, friendly and helpful. The mechanic came out to me at the arranged time. He was really helpful and gave me loads of advice to prevent the problem I had reoccurring. The issue was resolved quickly and efficiently for an excellent price. I will definitely be using the services of this garage again.